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Bench dedication in Le Roy part of ongoing revitalization effort in the Village

History, art, culture, and community all come together with the installation of four new black metal benches in the Village of Le Roy. The…

Batavia Total Nutrition serves up healthy -- and tasty -- treats at Batavia shop

With more than 20 fast food-type offerings in Batavia alone, Marc and Lauren Cordes wanted to shake things up with something radically different. The…

A sweet anniversary: Oliver’s Candies marks 90 years with celebration in Batavia

BATAVIA — Ask anybody to name their favorite part of Oliver’s Candies, and you might get all sorts of answers. The store’s famous…

Eli Fish makes room for a little soul

Myrin and Dannielle Lumpkin are excited, to say the least. The Batavia couple is in progress for an October ribbon-cutting of Mama Dee’z Kitchen…

BATAVIA DOWNS: Slay, Molotov Cocktail to battle in NYSS race Friday

BATAVIA — The New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters of both genders will be contested at Batavia Downs during a special Friday night card…

Jackson Square to host Movie Night Wednesday

BATAVIA — Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District and Reality Check GOW will present “The Little Rascals” during Movie Night…

Upcoming Boxcar Derby stirs memories of Ellicott Ave. races

ATAVIA — Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District Executive Director Shannon Maute said she began hearing excitement about boxcar racing…

UPDATE: Empire Hemp looks forward to converting cannabis for dispensaries

BATAVIA — The Empire Hemp Co., LLC, has a license it needs to start taking the cannabis cultivators have grown and convert it into products for…

Festival brings a little Italy to Batavia

BATAVIA — There was a little taste of Italy in Batavia on Saturday. People swarmed Jackson and Center streets for the city’s first Italian…

Eden Cafe & Bakeshop formally opens in new location

BATAVIA — With friends and community members gathered in the Eden Cafe & Bakeshop, the business celebrated its grand opening today at 242…

A whole new ballgame: Dwyer Stadium trading bases for basses as concerts set to take the field DWYER STADIUM: Batavia facility trading bases for basses as concerts set to take the field

BATAVIA — The bats and balls and bases may have been put away for the summer, but Dwyer Stadium will still be rockin’. The stadium at 299…

Le Roy’s Jam at the Ridge summer concert series to feature popular Spotify artists

Posted by Tate Fonda, courtesy of The Batavian Residents of Le Roy and beyond are invited to “Jam at the Ridge” as the summer concert series…

Matty's Pizza comes full circle and lands at Eli Fish in Batavia

By Joanne Beck, courtesy of The Batavian Batavia native Matt Gray is making his way in the restaurant business, along with partners Matt Boyd and Jon…

African drumming, bellydancing, interactive crafts and plenty of music for Ramble Arts & Music Fest

By Joanne Beck, courtesy of The Batavian What do you call a fun, outdoor, multi-pronged event geared for adults, families and children of all ages?…

Lady Liberty comes to the Batavia Peace Garden

Press release On Monday, May 30th, Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden met at the Peace Garden to dedicate the newest addition, a 6-foot replica of…

Muckdogs manager says 2022 roster stocked with talent, depth, leadership

posted by Howard B. Owens, courtesy of The Batavian As the collegiate-level Batavia Muckdogs enter their second season in the Perfect Game League,…

Genesee Country Farmers Market adds new vendors and live music for Friday opening

Posted by Tate Fonda, courtesy of The Batavian Genesee Country Farmers Market is back in Batavia this Friday, and it’s bigger than ever, Market…

The Predator at Six Flags Darien Lake Will Feel Different This Year

It's officially June, which means that summer is finally here. Okay, technically summer does not begin until June 21st, but for most of us out there,…

Eli Fish hosts Muckdogs meet-and-greet event

By BRIAN QUINN, The Daily News Onlinebquinn@batavianews.comJun 1, 2022 BATAVIA — With their first home game set for 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Dwyer…

‘Home to Home’ concerts return to Jackson Square

BATAVIA — The Home to Home Concert Series For the Common Good will be performing at Jackson Square. Bill and Kay McDonald, who perform as the Old…

‘Duck, Duck Shoot!’: Genesee Country Village explores 19th-century waterfowling and conservation

Special to The Daily NewsMay 26, 2022 MUMFORD – An expansive new exhibition in the John L. Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410…

Six Flags officials show off newest thrill slide at Darien Lake

Regional media got a first look at the still-under-construction Wahoo Wave at Six Flags Darien Lake on Wednesday morning. The 60-foot-tall thrill…

7 New York state food destinations you and your family can visit

New York state is full of attractions and activities for the entire family — and many of those involve food. From authentic Buffalo chicken wing…

Chamber Releases 2022 Genesee County Vacation Planner

Chamber Releases 2022 Genesee County Vacation Planner A positive sign signaling the return of Tourism in Genesee County Batavia, NY…

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